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House Judiciary weighs rules for emotional support animal documentation (SB 149)
Summary
Lawmakers considered SB 149, which would set minimum documentation standards for emotional support animals (ESAs) to reduce online-certificate fraud; landlords and veteran service-dog trainers supported the bill, while Disability Rights Montana raised concerns about alignment with federal Fair Housing protections and tenant privacy.
Sponsor’s pitch and intent: Senator Denley Loge introduced SB 149 as a measure to address fraudulent online ESA certifications and provide clarity for landlords and tenants about acceptable documentation. The sponsor said the bill would not create a registry but would require a bona fide provider relationship and define who qualifies as a health care practitioner for ESA…
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